Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger
Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger deliver a crunchy, glossy bite layered with warm spice, buttery richness, and a hint of sweetness. The cinnamon and ginger mingle with toasty seeds for a balanced, aromatic snack that feels cozy and satisfying. Serve as a fall nibble, a party topper for cocktails, or a crunchy garnish for soups and salads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl; add cinnamon, ginger, and salt, and mix well.
- 3
Stir the pumpkin seeds into the butter mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Spread the seeds in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; check the seeds and continue baking for 10 minutes more.
- 6
Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a bowl and stir the mixture onto the pumpkin seeds.
- 7
Continue baking the seeds until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 266.41 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.14 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 9.1 g 3%
- Total Fat 19.26 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.72 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 309.05 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 266.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Pumpkin Seeds. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 266.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger healthy?
- Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 266.41 calories and 13.14 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.72 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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